3 New to Prime Video Movies to Watch This Weekend — Including a Two-for-One Creature Feature (Oct. 9-11)

Introduction to Your Weekend Streaming Lineup

As the delightful overlap of spooky season and cozy couch-potato weather arrives, there is no better time to hunker down with a thrilling film. Amazon Prime Video recently bolstered its catalog with an impressive 136 new movie titles on October 1 alone, providing an endless supply of cinematic entertainment for the weekend of October 9–11. Whether you are craving monster-sized action, eerie folk horror, or gritty historical drama, our curated list highlights the top three movies you should stream on Prime Video right now.

1. 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' (2024)

Cinema's most iconic titans return for a bombastic follow-up directed by Adam Wingard. In this explosive chapter, the mighty giant ape discovers more of his species hidden within the Hollow Earth. However, they are led by Skar King, a ruthless and sadistic dictator dead set on conquering the surface world. To thwart this cataclysmic threat, Kong must forge a reluctant alliance with his former rival, Godzilla, to protect humanity and ensure the survival of their own species. Featuring a returning cast including Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, and Dan Stevens, this creature feature delivers a double-dose of monster action.

2. 'The Witch' (2016)

Before starring in blockbusters like *The Queen's Gambit* and *Furiosa*, Anya Taylor-Joy delivered her breakthrough, bone-chilling performance in Robert Eggers' acclaimed directorial debut. Set in 1630s New England, the folk-horror masterpiece follows a devout Puritan family banished to the edge of a foreboding forest. When their infant child vanishes under the watch of their eldest daughter, Thomasin, the household slowly unravels into paranoia, psychological terror, and supernatural torment. It's an atmospheric and deeply haunting choice for horror aficionados.

3. 'There Will Be Blood' (2008)

For viewers looking for a dramatic masterpiece rather than supernatural scares, Paul Thomas Anderson’s historical epic offers a masterclass in tension. Anchored by Daniel Day-Lewis's Academy Award-winning, powerhouse performance as Daniel Plainview—a ruthless silver miner turned ruthless oil tycoon—the film explores early 20th-century California. Plainview becomes embroiled in a bitter, multi-year conflict with a charismatic yet hypocritical evangelical preacher named Eli Sunday (Paul Dano). It is a gripping exploration of greed, ambition, and the erosion of human morality.

Skip the endless scrolling this weekend and dive straight into these top-tier recommendations currently streaming on Prime Video.